Columbus Catholic senior Jack Kohlbeck (center) is joined by coaches Joe Konieczny (left) and Scott Scheuer (right) after signing his National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Augustana College.
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MARSHFIELD, Wis. — Jack Kohlbeck, a senior at Columbus Catholic High School, signed a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday to play basketball at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.
The signing ceremony was held at the Columbus Catholic Fieldhouse and attended by family members, teammates, coaches and classmates.
Kohlbeck said Augustana’s program stood out during his college search.
“I am so grateful to have the opportunity to continue my basketball career at Augustana College,” he said. “Augustana’s style of play, program and culture is exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate all the love and support I’ve received from my coaches, teammates and family along the way.”
Columbus Catholic coach Joe Konieczny said Kohlbeck made a strong impact on the program.
“Jack has had a tremendous impact on our team as a player and as a leader,” Konieczny said. “He has a unique set of skills, and I am excited to see how they will translate at the next level. He has worked hard to earn this opportunity. Augustana is getting a quality basketball player and an even better student and human being.”
Kohlbeck’s parents said they are proud of his accomplishments and look forward to his future.
“We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication Jack has shown both on and off the court, and we’re thrilled that he has found a place where he can continue to grow as a person and player,” they said.
Kohlbeck also credited Columbus Catholic for shaping his development.
“Columbus is the place where I fell in love with the game,” he said. “This school gave me a place where I could grow as a student, person and athlete, and I will forever be grateful for the opportunities I was given there.”
Athletic director Lori Wieland also spoke at the event, which concluded with photos of Kohlbeck alongside family and teammates.
Kohlbeck was a two-year varsity player and a member of the school’s state championship team as a sophomore. He helped lead Columbus Catholic to back-to-back conference titles in 2025 and 2026 and was part of teams that reached sectional competition. He also earned Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State honors in 2025 and 2026.
Kohlbeck plans to study kinesiology at Augustana while competing for the Vikings men’s basketball team.